Nicole began playing solo gigs at college in North
Carolina, followed by gigging around New York's
East Village and her sound has been described as psychedelic/alternative/folk
rock. In 2006, she released her stellar debut EP Bleeding Diamonds, which lead to Rolling
Stone naming her an artist to watch. At the same time, Nicole Atkins
joined forces with guitarist Dave Hollinghurst, bassist John Flaughter, drummer
Dan Mintzer, and keyboardist Daniel "Cashmere" Chen to form her band Nicole
Atkins & the Sea. Her major label debut Neptune City was released in October
2007. Notable tracks include the title song as well as "Brooklyn's on
Fire!" and "Together We're Both Alone." There's a lot to
enjoy from this laid-back rocking Jersey girl with dark songs, long
hair and beautiful eyes!